Dynamic Lethargy Films

by James Beattie Morison on April 4, 2010

Detective Story Week Four: Lucas opens up

My protagonist, Lucas, is starting to develop. I finished going through my outline and have described what each of the characters want in each scene. I am finding that Lucas often has conflicting desires.

by James Beattie Morison on March 28, 2010

Detective Story – Week Three

I got back to work on my detective story this week. I have been working on it for three weeks now. When I did “The Anger Trap” I had a first draft done in three weeks, but I’m not that far along on this one. I think I will get a better script this time though.

by James Beattie Morison on March 21, 2010

Lame Excuses

I accomplished very little on the detective story script this week. My excuse is that I got sick. I am recovering and I hope to dive back into it this coming week. I did revise the outline some more. I deleted some scenes that I didn’t think added much and I added some that I… Read Article →

by James Beattie Morison on March 14, 2010

Detective Story – Week one

This week technicians installing a new furnace and contractors doing renovation estimates distracted me from my writing. Even so, I did manage to make progress on my detective story.

by James Beattie Morison on March 14, 2010

When Worlds Collide: Gaia Meets Theia

I posted a new article on-line: When Worlds Collide: Gaia Meets Theia. Note: This article was removed from the original site. If you are interested, let me know and I’ll report it on this site. Philip Wylie’s and Edwin Balmer’s 1933 science fiction novel When Worlds Collide, and the 1951 movie based on it, tells… Read Article →

by James Beattie Morison on March 7, 2010

Starting a New Script

I am starting to work on a new script. I will be trying a new approach to writing. What do think of my approach?

by James Beattie Morison on February 28, 2010

First Things First

I have a lot of ideas for stories, articles and movies. Lately I have been bouncing back and forth between them, and not getting much done.

by James Beattie Morison on February 21, 2010

Now, where did I put that shot?

I am re-editing my film “My Most Difficult Case” and over the last few days, I have been going over the materials. I started on this re-edit quite some time ago, but dropped it for a couple years. I have been trying to work out just what I have before I can start finishing it.

by James Beattie Morison on February 14, 2010

Having Something to Say

Last week I wrote about the technical aspects of making films. While this is important, I believe it is even more important to have something interesting to say.

by James Beattie Morison on February 7, 2010

Reverse Engineering Films

I recently read some postings on Stacy Park’s blog about what she calls “reverse engineering” films. This is similar to ideas I have been thinking about for many years.